Chef Manager

Unit Description

Do you want to be part of a food program that is innovative and leveraging sustainable resources?

Sodexo is seeking a Chef Manager for Bridgeport Hospital located in Bridgeport, CT. Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, has 501 licensed inpatient beds on two campuses, one in Bridgeport and one in Milford (plus 42 beds licensed under Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital).

The Chef Manager at this location will report to the Area General Manager and manage a team of approximately 6 employees.

This role will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of the menus & culinary deliverables. May also be responsible for smaller units within a multi-location.

The successful candidate will :

• have oversight of day-to-day operations;
• successfully coordinate all required tasks through subordinate managers, supervisors and frontline staff;
• deliver high quality food services including retail, catering and patient meal management operations;
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships (., comfortable in c-suite settings where communication skills are imperative when serving as top level site management)
• develop strategic plans;
• ensure HACCP, regulatory and standards compliance;
• have daily interaction with patients, their families and clinical team to ensure patient satisfaction;
• create a positive environment; and / or
• ensure Sodexo standards are met.

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Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Working for Sodexo :

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

Employees who work at this location are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status as required by applicable law and / or client requirements.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience.

Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include :

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent

Basic Management Experience - 1 year

Sodexo is an EEO / AA / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran employer.